Privacy Policy

Organization: International Human Rights Commission (IHRC)

This Privacy Policy describes how the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when you visit our website or engage with our humanitarian aid programs.

1. Who We Are

IHRC is an international non-governmental organization registered in the USA, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and other countries. Our mission is to deliver neutral, non-political humanitarian assistance based solely on human needs.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our site or engage with us:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (via contact forms or newsletter sign-up)
• Donation Information: Payment details (e.g., card or crypto transaction IDs), donation amounts, billing information
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website
• Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, volunteer interest, feedback

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

• To process donations securely
• To issue donation receipts or confirmations
• To respond to inquiries or support requests
• To send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
• To maintain transparency and accountability
• To improve our website’s functionality and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our operations

We will never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your information only with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, crypto gateways) to securely handle transactions
• Trusted partners or service providers involved in data processing or website maintenance, under confidentiality agreements
• Authorities if legally required (e.g., for audits or fraud prevention)

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. All donation and form submissions are encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.

6. Your Rights

If you are located in the EU or similar jurisdictions, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request restriction of processing
• Object to the processing of your data
• Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@ihrc.org or through our Contact Us form.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and tracking tools (like Google Analytics) to understand website usage and improve functionality. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external sites before providing personal data.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to make a privacy-related request:

Visit our Contact Page